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  1. Ash G.

    PR and Citizenship application work/activity history

    That's a common worry but combining study periods into one entry on a PR application isn't misrepresentation. Your agent simplified the timeline for the form, which is normal. The information wasn't false, it was just grouped differently. Misrepresentation is about providing false or misleading...
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    Should I include a new job in my express entry profile before 1 year at the job?

    Not a consultant, just my take. Your plan makes sense. If you're not claiming CRS points for the foreign work experience yet (under 1 year), you can leave it out of the work experience section. You would still mention it in your personal history after ITA since IRCC wants to see what you've been...
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    PR and Citizenship application work/activity history

    Not a consultant, just my take. For the citizenship application, be accurate and break it down. The citizenship form asks for your complete activity history, and it doesn't need to match your PR application word for word. IRCC understands that people provide more or less detail on different...
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    Canadian Citizenship - PCC Help Question

    Not a consultant, just my take. Based on what you quoted, your husband should be fine without a PCC. The IRCC guidance specifically says if you were in your country of origin immediately prior to becoming a PR and landing in Canada, and that time falls within the four-year period, you are NOT...
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    Is this IRCC email my AOR, and when should we expect a biometric instruction letter?

    Not a consultant, just my take. Yes, that email is your AOR. IRCC doesn't always use the exact words "Acknowledgment of Receipt" in the email, but if it includes your UCI and application number and confirms they received your application, that's it. Since you already paid the biometric fee with...
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    Help with adding work permit details

    Not a consultant, just my take. List it as two separate entries since you technically had two different work permits with two different employer names on them. Even though everything else stayed the same, IRCC wants to see what matches your actual documents. If you list one continuous entry but...
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    HELP: Personal History and Freelancer work experience

    Not a consultant, just my take. You don't need to list each individual gig separately. List it as one entry covering the full period you were freelancing, something like "Self-employed / Freelance Graphic Designer" with the start and end dates of that year. IRCC wants to see that there are no...
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    Foreign experience

    Not a consultant, just my take. The hourly rate itself isn't something IRCC evaluates against a global standard. What matters is that it's a real wage for real work, paid consistently. $5-6 USD per hour for an admin assistant in Southeast Asia is within the normal market range for that region...
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    Foreign experience

    Hey, glad things are moving forward! Not a consultant so I can't give personal advice on specific documents, but happy to share general thoughts if you post your questions here. That way others in a similar situation can benefit too.
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    Best paid IELTS prep website?

    For IELTS, the British Council's Road to IELTS is probably the most trusted paid option. It covers all four sections with practice tests and video lessons. With 2 months you have plenty of time if you do a few timed mock tests each week. If you're open to CELPIP instead, it's worth considering...
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    ILAC closes permanently — filed for bankruptcy September 18

    ILAC (International Language Academy of Canada) announced yesterday that it has ceased all operations effective immediately and filed for bankruptcy protection. KPMG has been appointed as the Licensed Insolvency Trustee. ILAC was one of Canada's largest private language schools, running for...
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    Received letter on email. How and when to see citizenship tracker?

    Not a consultant, just my take. The tracker has been having issues for a lot of people lately. IRCC confirmed in calls that the tracker has been showing outdated data since mid-August, so it's not just you. For the login error specifically, double check that the information you're entering...
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    Passport got back to the IRCC

    Not a consultant but I've seen this happen before. Contact IRCC through the web form and explain that Canada Post returned your passport because nobody was home to receive it. Include your UCI number, full name, and the tracking number if you have one. You can also try calling the IRCC call...
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    Team Lead role — does this count as work experience for FSWP?

    Not a consultant, just from what I've seen. Self-employment does count for FSWP foreign experience as long as you can properly document it. The key things IRCC looks for are proof that the work was real, continuous, and at least 30 hours per week in a skilled NOC. For your situation the...
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    Will leaving Canada for a month invalidate my foreign PCC - police clearance certificate?

    Not a consultant but generally no, a short visit to India won't invalidate your PCC. Police clearance certificates are valid for a set period from the date of issue (usually 6-12 months depending on the country and the purpose). A one month trip doesn't reset that. That said, if you stay in...
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